CDC&P: MMWR Vol. 66 / Early Release

MMWR Early Release Vol. 66, Early Release October 27, 2017   PDF   In this report Deaths Involving Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogs, and U-47700 — 10 States, July–December 2016 Julie K. O'Donnell, PhD; John Halpin, MD; Christine L. Mattson, PhD; et al. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is 50–100 times more potent than morphine. A CDC report finds fentanyl was detected in at least half of opioid overdose deaths in seven of ten states; 57% of fentanyl-involved deaths also tested positive for other illicit drugs, such as heroin. MMWR Masthead Stay up-to-date with the "voice of CDC" by downloading the MMWR Express app for fast access to MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_mobileapps.html.   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC has reached over 1.4 million subscribers. Thank you for your support.                This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)